Becher Peak and the Becher mountain refuge

Informationen zur Tour Becher Peak and the Becher mountain refuge

Tour Hauptmerkmale

Duration

11:30 h

Distance

20.5km

Altitude

2070 m

Altitude

2070 m

Max. height

3184 m

Mount Becher (3,200 m) emerges like an island from a frozen sea (the Übeltalferner glacier) offering spectacular views and stunning scenery. There is a unique mountain refuge instead of a cross at the summit: the highest in Alto Adige.

Directions

From the head of the Val di Ridanna (1,417 m, Museum of old quarries, road from Vipiteno) we will follow route 9, walking up through a forest and along the mountain stream of Aglsboden, then to the small Grohmannhütte (Rifugio Vedretta Piana, 2,254 m, open occasionally), and to the Rifugio Vedretta Pendente – Teplitzer Hütte (2,586 m, sleeps 50; 3.5 hours). We will continue on boulders and sheer rocks, passing near the frozen lake of Übeltalsee, on a moraine and taking extra care when crossing a section of the glacier We will eventually reach the peak of the Becher on a route which is equipped with fixed ropes. (3,195 m, refuge sleeping approx. 70; 2.5 – 3 hours from the previous refuge). Return is via the same route (at least 5 hours)

Starting point

Down the Ridanna - Ridnaun Valley

Target point

Head of Ridanna (Ridnaun) Valley

Specificity

Exposed route secured by fixed ropes

Parking

Down the Ridanna - Ridnaun Valley

Public transportation

By train to Vipiteno and bus to Masseria - Maiern. 20 minutes' walking distance down the valley.